Carbon Capture
The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) announced the results of its Hackathon on Carbon Capture Technology, held from May 12 to June 10, 2025. The event focused on three key areas: Direct Air Capture of GHG, geological storage of captured CO2, and development of bio-fuel from algae. Winners
Cooperation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a 'Manthan Baithak' with Cooperation Ministers from all States and UTs in New Delhi, marking the International Year of Cooperatives 2025. The meeting aimed to strengthen the cooperative sector, with goals to establish cooperatives in every village within five years, promote natural
ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the first-ever ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue in Chennai, aiming to enhance cruise connectivity and promote sustainable tourism among ASEAN nations. The dialogue, attended by delegates from all ASEAN member countries, focuses on developing an integrated cruise network and establishing an ASEAN-India Cruise Tourism Corridor. The initiative
Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, chaired a meeting with Export Promotion Councils and Industry Associations in New Delhi, focusing on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), challenges in their utilization, and proposed reforms for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) aimed at achieving a $5 Trillion economy by 2027. The
AIIMS Gorakhpur
On June 30, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu attended the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur, emphasizing the institution's role in providing world-class medical education and services. She highlighted the importance of empathy in medicine and urged young doctors to serve underprivileged communities, reinforcing that medicine is a service
WaveX
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has initiated the WAVEX Startup Challenge 2025, inviting startups to develop 'BhashaSetu', an AI-powered multilingual translation solution. The challenge focuses on real-time translation, transliteration, and voice tech across 12 Indian languages, with no eligibility criteria for participants. Prototypes are due by July
MY Bharat 2.0
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has signed a MoU with the Digital India Corporation to develop the MY Bharat 2.0 platform, aimed at empowering India's youth through technology-driven solutions. The upgraded platform will feature AI tools, a mobile app, and dedicated sections for career services
Lok Sabha
During the Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in Dharamshala, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized the need for enhancing the efficiency of legislatures through resource management, defending democracy, and adopting innovations like Artificial Intelligence (AI). He announced the Parliament's readiness to share technological advancements with state
Legal Training
The Ministry of Law and Justice inaugurated a five-day training programme for Joint Secretaries and Senior Officers of the Department of Legal Affairs at IIPA, emphasizing continuous learning in governance. Union Minister Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal highlighted the importance of emotional intelligence and constitutional responsibility in public service, while Law
Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his sorrow over a tragic accident at a chemical factory in Sangareddy, Telangana. He conveyed his condolences to the families affected and noted that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is actively involved in rescue operations alongside local authorities. Source: Original Link
Ericsson
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated Ericsson's first antenna manufacturing facility in India at VVDN Innovation Park, marking a significant step in India's telecom growth. The facility aims to produce passive antennas for global markets, with over 50% of production localized. The event highlights India'
Cell Broadcasting
The Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority, is conducting nationwide testing of an indigenous Cell Broadcasting system to enhance disaster communication. This system, developed by C-DOT, will allow for real-time alerts in multiple languages during emergencies. Test messages in English and Hindi will be sent